Strive to be the best in the dynamic and fast-paced supply chain and logistics industry. Supply chain management is one of the largest industries in Australia and a postgraduate qualification can greatly enhance career opportunities.

You will develop knowledge of the field of logistics and supply chain management with particular focus on the skills and techniques required for employment in senior management roles.

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Research links

Supply chain and logistics is one of Victoria University’s research focus areas providing independent, industry-focused study and development.

Green procurement

The market for ‘green’ procurement goods, transport and services has grown significantly in Australia in recent years. The Master of Business (Supply Chain Management) offers the Green Logistics elective.

Course objectives

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century Supply Chain work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly;

Interpret, based on analysis, the ways in which networks of interconnected businesses collaborate to make, and deliver, products and services for global markets;

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Communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business, and other professional organisations;

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Critically evaluate the full range of activities that constitute the supply chain management discipline - from global procurement and operations management, to logistics strategies, project management and ERP systems;

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Plan and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience linked to Supply chain Management to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels.

Course structure

To graduate from the Master of Business (Supply Chain Management), students will be required to complete 192 credit points (equivalent to 16 units) consisting of:

Bachelor/Honours degree: Successful completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate (similar discipline) field.
Successful completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least 2 of the 4 years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the College.

International: In addition to satisfying the Bachelor/Honours Degree or Mature Age admission requirements, International Students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by: International English Language Testing System or its equivalent - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6.

Mature: In the absence of a Bachelor/Honours Degree, 7 years full-time work experience including at least 3 of the 7 years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role in business, logistics or supply chain management as approved by the College.

English language requirements

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